Compare the cost of your home country to the actual living costs in Australia, simply select your home currency and see the difference!
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Food | Price in £ | |||
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12 eggs dozen, large | 12.50 EUR | |||
1 beer pint in local shops, markets | 7 EUR | |||
1 kg of tomatoes | 8.50 EUR | |||
Full chicken 2kg | 38.75 EUR | |||
1litre 100% fruit juice | 8.50 EUR | |||
1 package of cigarettes imported brands | 25 EUR | |||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7.50 EUR | |||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48.95 EUR | |||
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola | 0.95 EUR | |||
1 Bread loaf standard | 9.50 EUR | |||
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml | 12 EUR | |||
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna | 18.50 EUR | |||
Heinz baked beans 1 tin | 8 EUR | |||
1.5 kg Sugar | 10 EUR | |||
2 liter cooking oil | 20 EUR | |||
Yum-yum noodles per pack | 2.00 EUR | |||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.50 EUR | |||
1 liter milk | 8.50 EUR | |||
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away | 25 EUR | |||
Housing | ||||
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat | 165 EUR | |||
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) | 145 EUR | |||
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) | 58.50 EUR | |||
House Cleaning fee per day | 105 EUR | |||
Large Gas heater price range upwards. | 200 EUR | |||
Original branded Electric Fans | 200 EUR | |||
Original branded Electric kettle. | 120 EUR | |||
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set | 2000 EUR | |||
Single bed Blankets | 120 EUR | |||
Personal Care | ||||
Avon for women and men cologne | 100 EUR | |||
Ladies hair plaiting. | 60 EUR | |||
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) | 18 EUR | |||
Men's haircut | 40 EUR | |||
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses | 24.50 EUR | |||
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages | 65 EUR | |||
1 month of gym subscription. | 105 EUR | |||
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) | 90 EUR | |||
Unisex Loris perfume | 30 EUR | |||
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. | 100 EUR | |||
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards | 1000 EUR | |||
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards | 3000 EUR | |||
Entertainment | ||||
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks | 120 EUR | |||
Go carting 30mins | 120 EUR | |||
Movie House 3d cinema | 30 EUR | |||
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) | 15 EUR | |||
Photo shoot | 120 EUR | |||
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee | 12.50 EUR | |||
3 course dinner local restaurant two people | 96.50 EUR | |||
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people | 150 EUR | |||
Play station 4 console without games. | 2000 EUR | |||
Spalding Basketball | 200 EUR | |||
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls | 500 EUR | |||
Transportation | ||||
Taxi fare on average 5-10km | 45 EUR | |||
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare | 30 EUR | |||
1 liter petrol/diesel | 6.50 EUR | |||
1 day rent a car cost | 140 EUR | |||
Driver’s license | 2300 EUR | |||
Clothes | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) | 150 EUR | |||
1 pair of men’s formal shoes | 215 EUR | |||
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280 EUR | |||
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 135.79 EUR | |||
Ladies formal shoes original and durable | 120 EUR | |||
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) | 150 EUR |
One of the most frequent questions we get from students is what would be the living expenses as an overseas student in Australia. Living costs for students, in general, are dependent on two major factors; the city they live and their personal lifestyle choices.
The first major expense is Accommodation; In selecting suitable housing as a student one must consider choosing to reside in the city center or in suburban areas. Rent is heavily dependent on the location within the city.
Two major options for foreign students in terms of off-campus housing include;
Private rentals where the student rents a one-bedroom apartment or a studio, and shared apartments where the student shares the space with other people. The cost of these two comes to somewhere around $120 to $200 per week which comes up to $500 - $800 every month.
Another option is managed student housing or private dormitories which cost about $200 to $400 per week and translates to around $800 up to $1,600 per month.
The second major expense is Food, and eating out in Australia is quite expensive, we suggest that you learn how to cook and try to cook at home as much as you can if you want to save costs. Eating on a budget can cost at least $10 per typical meal outside which comes around $300 per month. Additionally, grocery shopping in a month can be between $120 to $180 depending on individual dietary needs.
In some cases, Utilities may not be included in the rental agreement and are paid separately. Utilities like electricity, gas, internet, and water can cost around $60 to $100 every month. Students living in shared accommodation get to pay considerably lower as the bills are split equally.
The next significant expense is Transportation; public transport in Australia is very effective and traveling around the city is very seamless. Australia has one f the best public transport systems in the world which include trains, trams, and buses. The cost of public transport can vary depending on the city the student resides in. Buses and other means of transport can cost around $70 to $200 in a month inclusive of many student deals.
One efficient means of moving around for students is by cycling. Bicycle transport is very common on campuses and many student communities across Australia, not only for how cost-effective they are but also for environmental concerns. The cost of a used bike for a first time user ranges from $100 to $200 and is a very food investment with long-term benefits.
Another expense is Phone/Mobile Expenses; typically a prepaid sim or student plan in Australia can cost you $25 - $40 per monthly usage. Likewise, there are phone contracts or postpaid plans which cost $50 - $100 per monthly usage.
Other Miscellaneous expenses include,
It might be safe to say that the average student would dole out around $700 to $1,000 for their living expenses in Australia. This figure now comes up to $8,500 to $12,000 for a foreign student’s living expenses in a year.
Please note that all these amounts are in Australian dollars (AUD) not in U.S dollars which is more common. Please check the current conversion rates if you need to convert to your local currency.